THE FUZZY PEACH--3.13.2026--Burt Jones vs. Rick Jackson--Marjorie Taylor Greene's Successor--Much More

THE FUZZY PEACH--3.13.2026--Burt Jones vs. Rick Jackson--Marjorie Taylor Greene's Successor--Much More

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James Swafford
James Swafford
March 13, 2026

The Race for Governor Escalates Between Burt Jones and Rick Jackson

Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) unleashed a new flurry of attacks against rival candidate Rick Jackson ahead of this year’s gubernatorial race, alleging connections to Planned Parenthood and gender-affirming procedures.

In response to these claims, the Jackson campaign released a new video advertisement featuring the Lt. Governor himself in an interview discussing Jackson. In the video, Jones praises him as a ‘good friend’ and his commitment to the State of Georgia.

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Burt Jones Unleashes New Advertisements Against Rick Jackson -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) unleashed a new flurry of attacks against rival candidate Rick Jackson ahead of this year’s gubernatorial race.

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Derek Dooley Rolls Out His 'Georgia First Contract' -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Outsider candidate for U.S. Senate Derek Dooley unveiled “The Georgia First Contract,” a five-part pledge to the people of Georgia that will guide his service in the U.S. Senate.

Rick Jackson Fires Back at Burt Jones with New Campaign Ad -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Georgia’s gubernatorial race between the two leading candidates -- billionaire outsider Rick Jackson and Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R-GA) -- has quickly escalated after the release of new campaign ads targeting each other's reputations.

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James Swafford

James Swafford

James Swafford is a digital reporter Dome Politics specializing in congressional politics and state government. Swafford graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a concentration in International Affairs and Comparative Politics. Swafford now has a year of experience following the Georgia General Assembly and was on the ground covering Vice President JD Vance's visit to Georgia. He also recently interned for former Senator Kelly Loeffler’s Greater Georgia political committee and is now working towards a graduate degree.

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